The Second City

Broadway and Beyond is a musical Revue that highlights popular Broadway songs from major Broadway composers. It's a celebration and tribute to Stephen Schwartz, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Adults and Children will be performing song and dance musical acts from Pippin, Wicked, The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Gypsy, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and Into the Woods. This production offers something for everyone, drama, musical comedy and uplifting ballad songs all accompanied by a live band. This is truly an American Theater celebration. "It's like a highlight reel of some of the most favored...

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